How to Pronounce "pretenses"
word
pɹiˈtɛnsɪz
pree-TEN-siz
prɪˈtɛnsɪz
pri-TEN-siz
Definition
Things that are not real, but made to seem true; pretending to be something you are not or making excuses that hide real reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈtɛnsɪz
British English
prɪˈtɛnsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-TEN-siz
UK
pri-TEN-siz
Listen in Context
He made friends with us under false pretenses.
People often hide their feelings behind polite pretenses.
She dropped all pretenses and told the truth.
It's time to stop the pretenses—everyone knows we're unhappy.